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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leipzig to London
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €93 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €93, while a flight costs an average of €277.
Distance: 538 miles (866 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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€277 Average price | €93 Average price Cheapest | €270 Average price | €151 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 21h 30m Average total duration 21h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 21m Average total duration 8h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Leipzig to London
Compare the available ways to get from Leipzig to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to London:
A bus is €178 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to London costing on average €270.
A bus is €184 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to London costing on average €277.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 21m.
Bus takes on average 21h 30m.
You'll arrive about 9h 47m sooner (2h 38m by flight vs 12h 25m by car). Tickets start at around €277 compared to roughly €151 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Leipzig to London
How to get from Leipzig to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 PM 20h05 Leipzig, Hbf 6:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station €83 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 PM 20h05 Leipzig, Hbf 6:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station €83 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
FR 1469:20 AM 1h50 Berlin Brandenburg Airport 10:10 AM London Stansted Airport €124 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus12:10 PM 22h05 Leipzig, Hbf 9:15 AM London, Victoria Coach Station €118 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:20 AM 23h15 Leipzig, Hbf 5:35 AM London, Victoria Coach Station €122 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 AM 22h05 Leipzig, Hbf 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station €124 1 One-way 1 transfer
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U226026:12 AM 13h18 Leipzig Hbf 6:30 PM London Luton Airport €152 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 606 · 21833+
EW84626:12 AM 8h38 Leipzig Hbf 1:50 PM London Heathrow Airport €152 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 606 · 21833+
EW84646:12 AM 12h43 Leipzig Hbf 5:55 PM London Heathrow Airport €152 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to London:
A bus is €178 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to London costing on average €270.
A bus is €184 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to London costing on average €277.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 21m.
Bus takes on average 21h 30m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Malta Air, Air Dolomiti, Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst to go to London by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity to go to London by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
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